Online Recalls and Offsite Storage Requests
Instructions for placing a recall on a book that is currently checked out or requesting material from offsite are the same.
Quick Links
Instructions
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Search for the title you need in BobCat. Check on the "check library holdings (getit)" link. Please note: If the link reads "Available in your library" or "Available in consortium" than you do not need to place a request. You can pick these item up at the lending library.
Connect to BobCat to search for your title

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Select "Request" next to the item you wish to recall or request from off-site

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You will then be prompted to enter your University ID number and the first four letters of your last name*. If your last name consists of three letters or less, you can simply use your full last name.
*Note: this step is unnecessary if you have already logged in.
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Press the "Order" button at the bottom of the page.

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Press the "Order" button again.
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We will send you and email once your request is available for pick up.
Questions?
Contact the Circulation Desk during our scheduled hours at 212-998-2530, or email us at patron.question@library.nyu.edu .
